According to OMGUbuntu!, Canonical will release images and code for the Galaxy Nexus in late February. Seeing as it's the most obtainable, the images will, more than likely, be for the unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus.
I've currently got a Galaxy S3, and seeing as some effort is needed to port them to the CDMA Galaxy Nexus, should I keep the S3, hoping some kind soul will grant me mercy and port it to the S3? I'm more than willing to trade it for the Galaxy Nexus if it means it's easier to get the Ubuntu Phone OS installed on there.
White or black I will trade a vzw nexus for vzw S3
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I'm not sure why this needs a poll, given that the answer won't be determined by popular vote.
My understanding is that Ubuntu for Phones for a given device will use the existing Android kernel and drivers for that device. I'm no developer, so does mean Ubuntu could automatically (or with minimal effort) take advantage of the CDMA support already built into the kernel and drivers of CDMA devices? Or would there still be a significant amount of work required?
I won't be surprised if they focus solely on GSM, but if it's easy enough to implement maybe it could eventually happen or be added unofficially. We'll know soon enough.
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According to OMGUbuntu!, Canonical will release images and code for the Galaxy Nexus in late February. Seeing as it's the most obtainable, the images will, more than likely, be for the unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus.
I've currently got a Galaxy S3, and seeing as some effort is needed to port them to the CDMA Galaxy Nexus, should I keep the S3, hoping some kind soul will grant me mercy and port it to the S3? I'm more than willing to trade it for the Galaxy Nexus if it means it's easier to get the Ubuntu Phone OS installed on there.
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I am already setting up my build environment to compile from source ounce it is released.
LearningEXP said:
According to OMGUbuntu!, Canonical will release images and code for the Galaxy Nexus in late February. Seeing as it's the most obtainable, the images will, more than likely, be for the unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus.
I've currently got a Galaxy S3, and seeing as some effort is needed to port them to the CDMA Galaxy Nexus, should I keep the S3, hoping some kind soul will grant me mercy and port it to the S3? I'm more than willing to trade it for the Galaxy Nexus if it means it's easier to get the Ubuntu Phone OS installed on there.
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Looks like it's only out for maguru. Maybe toro will follow in a couple of weeks?
I hope so, really wanted to give Ubuntu a spin.
julio8a00 said:
Looks like it's only out for maguru. Maybe toro will follow in a couple of weeks?
I hope so, really wanted to give Ubuntu a spin.
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There's a port in the Development section. Radios are still a work in progress.
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andrewjt19 said:
There's a port in the Development section. Radios are still a work in progress.
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I've looked for that page but couldn't find it, can you please provide me with the link?
thanks,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159515
I wouldn't bother with it yet, it needs more time.. just read the thread
Flashable ZIP (WiFi only, also read OP here):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38294870
Check here for updates and ports to other devices:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices
I have a GSM Gnex, so I have no idea how well that particular port works. Be safe and make sure you make a NANDROID backup.
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When will JB ROMS be coming to the samsung vibrant, i know that there is already some work for the g-nexus but nothing about the sgs models. Does anybody know when?
I'm assuming soon after Google releases the code for it.
android 4.1
I hope sooner rather then later
When it gets to devices such as the Nexus S, I9000, or basically any Galaxy S family device (first gen)
IT has the potential to run on the Vibrant.
I am also hearing that the Nexus S is getting an official google update, so if that is true, we will get it for sure.
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When it gets to devices such as the Nexus S, I9000, or basically any Galaxy S family device (first gen)
IT has the potential to run on the Vibrant.
I am also hearing that the Nexus S is getting an official google update, so if that is true, we will get it for sure.
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That's what i was thinking as well. I love that our old phones manage to stay on the bleeding edge.
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Hopefully soon.. I'm dying to run this on my Note..
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Intellectua1 said:
Hopefully soon.. I'm dying to run this on my Note..
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The NOTE will get it for sure, no doubt about that, it just won't be through Samsung as they will want to put Touchwiz on top of it, which will take about 1 year, and by then the new version KAKA will be released.
haha
There is already an alpha version that was released
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Looks like Google just released the JB code into AOSP..
Roms will happen when they happen If I were to take a wild guess, I would say in the in the future sometime.
Patience! Count your blessings that we have awesome devs that gave us ICS!
View attachment 1189948 already fully booted on my phone.
^ Ha, very punny sir... Very punny indeed.
Yes, and we should really encourage them by donating anything for their cause. They're not really getting paid to do this, but they are doing it anyway. I recently just donated $5 to a dev that has helped me through a couple of problems, may not seem much but a little can go a long way
I can't wait to see what all these developers and going to create now that the source code is out. It will be a while with some dev teams starting from scratch but it will be worth the wait.
Hi, Tech Guys here!
I don't know if I'm posting in the correct category but I thought it would be the best way to decide here which device to buy. Yes, I've looked on various sites and reviews for the best mobile device out there. Surely, most of them would suggest any one of the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and Xperia Z. Well, I've not found any review considering the development of the devices and I don't think I'd. Thus, I decided to post a thread here on XDA where I can easily get recommendation for it and can have my priorities considered by the techies here. At the moment, I own a Samsung Galaxy S II. The only reason I still love it is the continuous development for it. So, my kind request to all of you here is to help me decide the best phone out there - the budget is INR 40,000 ($ 800). Here are the priorities (decreasing order):
Obviously, Android! I don't want restrictions for using my own device. I want the possibility to tweak the settings. I want Custom ROMS, Apps or you can say everything what this site is made for.
The best development support - I think Samsung and Google are the best for it, no?
Battery Backup. It's fine if I can improve it noticeably with tweaks.
Storage
Hell outta performance. I was very disappointed for the reviews that said though having the best performance, S4 noticeably lags a much.
Screen with good contrast and colors. Size also matters.
I don't want to pay much for bloat.
I don't know why my heart is not letting me go against the S4. But I can make the same understand if I've your points here.
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone.
I've also added a poll to vote for your choice.
s4 is great but one x is better suited for developing Android roms. Many roms are available for one x but s4 doesn't even have a official cyanogen
balajithegreat said:
s4 is great but one x is better suited for developing Android roms. Many roms are available for one x but s4 doesn't even have a official cyanogen
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One doesn't have a memory card slot and removable back.
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try SIII
I would wait a month, and get the S4 google edition when it comes out. You can't go wrong buying from google, and the S4 is an amazing device.
wdouglass said:
I would wait a month, and get the S4 google edition when it comes out. You can't go wrong buying from google, and the S4 is an amazing device.
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If I'm not wrong, it's S4 minus bloat?
That's what I can do with the help of xda! It would have been a cool deal if its price was less than the S4's
Correct me if I'm wrong
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Get the nexus if it is for development. It is the only line that is fully supported by AOSP.
Wayne Tech Nexus
Paras Lehana said:
If I'm not wrong, it's S4 minus bloat?
That's what I can do with the help of xda! It would have been a cool deal if its price was less than the S4's
Correct me if I'm wrong
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True, i'm just pissed at AT&T for my locked-bootloader-s4
That problem will sort itself out soon though...
zelendel said:
Get the nexus if it is for development. It is the only line that is fully supported by AOSP.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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Not released in India yet. :/
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Not released in India yet. :/
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Well I have had a recent dealings with some of the devices from India and to be honest if it is for Development you may end up importing. Avoid Micromax and any of the OEM that import from China. Maybe the S3 maybe a good one or the S4 If the Nexus line is not available to you. Oppo Is also working hard with developers.
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Well I have had a recent dealings with some of the devices from India and to be honest if it is for Development you may end up importing. Avoid Micromax and any of the OEM that import from China. Maybe the S3 maybe a good one or the S4 If the Nexus line is not available to you. Oppo Is also working hard with developers.
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Yeah, I mean the device should've nice development support but the other stuff I've mentioned in the list also matters. I'll be comparing Nexus 4 with S4 (i.e. Researching...)
I'm in the market for a new device. My S3 is dying, and I want to get a new device. I am aware that the Nexus 5 and other smartphones are coming out, but they won't have the ROM maturity that I'd get from day one with either a S4 or HTC One. So, my question is as follows:
Which phone has better ROM support at this point, the S4 or the One? What I mean by support, is that which one would be more stable, and more "open". I know they are both Qualcomm, so I'd imagine they'd be equally as stable and open.
Thanks for any suggestions/advice!
Note 3
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ajm786 said:
I'm in the market for a new device. My S3 is dying, and I want to get a new device. I am aware that the Nexus 5 and other smartphones are coming out, but they won't have the ROM maturity that I'd get from day one with either a S4 or HTC One. So, my question is as follows:
Which phone has better ROM support at this point, the S4 or the One? What I mean by support, is that which one would be more stable, and more "open". I know they are both Qualcomm, so I'd imagine they'd be equally as stable and open.
Thanks for any suggestions/advice!
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Honestly, if you at all like nexus devices or aosp roms, wait for the nexus5. It's going to be like any other nexus phone and have tons of dev support right off the bat, all nexus devices do.
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jmwils3 said:
Honestly, if you at all like nexus devices or aosp roms, wait for the nexus5. It's going to be like any other nexus phone and have tons of dev support right off the bat, all nexus devices do.
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i definitely agree! After a couple of weeks after its release it will have more support then both the GS4 and the One.
What would you recommend getting now? The 2gb LTE S3, or the nexus 4? I always run custom roms, and always had nexus phone/tablet, but now I'm thinking of trying something new. So my question is, if you could choose between N4 and S3 LTE, which one would you get? Thanks in advance!
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What would you recommend getting now? The 2gb LTE S3, or the nexus 4? I always run custom roms, and always had nexus phone/tablet, but now I'm thinking of trying something new. So my question is, if you could choose between N4 and S3 LTE, which one would you get? Thanks in advance!
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I would choose s3 lte because of amoled screen and extendable memory which nexus 4 doesnt have.
depecheguevara said:
I would choose s3 lte because of amoled screen and extendable memory which nexus 4 doesnt have.
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Another question popped into my mind, is the s3 LTE source code already available? I remember they couldn't develop without exynos source code...
mkoch820 said:
Another question popped into my mind, is the s3 LTE source code already available? I remember they couldn't develop without exynos source code...
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Exynos source code will never be released. Only Kernel source code is. The bare minimum samsung can get away with.
Please don't create device comparison threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173470
I'd get the S4 and put the GPE ROM on it. Best of both, then.
And don't forget that maybe é s3 will have knox warranty control on 4.3. In your place I will advise to stay away from Samsung. Nexus 4 is a good device. I will sell my s4 after having a 0x1 knox warranty void. Only from flashing a custom rom.
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mkoch820 said:
What would you recommend getting now? The 2gb LTE S3, or the nexus 4? I always run custom roms, and always had nexus phone/tablet, but now I'm thinking of trying something new. So my question is, if you could choose between N4 and S3 LTE, which one would you get? Thanks in advance!
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Nexus4 ! It's better, have full Android Update Support. Say hello to Android 4.4. Or choose Galaxy S3 Lte with never 4 .4 and exynos source code.
Look N4, have popularest and best Custom Roms / Kernels. Go for N4 trust me.
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Any active support for the nexus 5?
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Any active support for the nexus 5?
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+ 1 ! ! ! Loved using it on my Nexus 4 & GS III, would lo e to see it available for the nexus 4 !*
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Is Ubuntu touch still using android as a base? I wonder how hard that would make this port considering the source available for the n5 is 4.4.
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quinman22 said:
Is Ubuntu touch still using android as a base? I wonder how hard that would make this port considering the source available for the n5 is 4.4.
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Ubuntu Touch has never used android as a base, you may be talking about this:
In the original porting guide, we had Android as the main OS, having Ubuntu separated in a container. We had that as our first solution as it's easier to just boot Android and bootstrap Ubuntu once Android is up and running (which was a base requirement for Touch). This architecture was traditionally called 'unflipped', and it's part of the raring and first saucy images we produced.
As we continued developing the platform, more issues we found with such architecture, making it harder to improve the quality for the Ubuntu side (ueventd x udev, full control of the services, upgradability of the compat layer, etc). So to be able to further improve the Touch images, we decided to flip the systems, making Ubuntu as the main host, and separating Android in a container, getting us to what we call 'flipped' images.
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In any case the support will come in time, probably not from Canonical though, as they are quite busy at the moment If you want to read more about what is required in porting Ubunu Touch to a device check out this guide. (sorry for the formatting, I'm apparently not yet allowed to post links)
wiki.ubuntu . com/Touch/Porting#Touch_Developer_Preview_-_Porting_Guide_2.0
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Ubuntu Touch has never used android as a base, you may be talking about this:
In any case the support will come in time, probably not from Canonical though, as they are quite busy at the moment If you want to read more about what is required in porting Ubunu Touch to a device check out this guide. (sorry for the formatting, I'm apparently not yet allowed to post links)
wiki.ubuntu . com/Touch/Porting#Touch_Developer_Preview_-_Porting_Guide_2.0
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Yes I looked at that link, unfortunately after I posted that misinformed tidbit, thanks!
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+1 ) ♡
Just realized I had written that I loved using it on my Nexus 5 lol obviously I meant Nexus 4, I wanna use it on my nexus 5 or Note 3 &/or 8
Even on my G2 would be nice (I am a phone/tablet collector lol everyone tells me I have way too many. But my a phone collection is tame compared to my guitar collection )
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anything new on nexus 5?
XDA Developers has a news section. There was a post here. It states:
Not much is needed to get started. You need to be running Android 4.2 or higher on an AOSP-derived ROM, 2.7 GB of free space, ADB on your desktop and your phone’s bootloader must be unlocked. Currently, this has only been tested by Canonical on the Google Nexus 4, but they state that other Nexus devices should work as well.
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It should work but it is risky.
codemonkey98 said:
XDA Developers has a news section. There was a post here. It states:
It should work but it is risky.
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but it doesnt work
miHah said:
but it doesnt work
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I'd assume the team is working on it. After all it is a Nexus device.
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I'd assume the team is working on it. After all it is a Nexus device.
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I imagine they actually don't, I think at this point they have at least one handset lined up and are focusing development towards that unannounced device.
I do think someone is working on this in their spare time though
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I imagine they actually don't, I think at this point they have at least one handset lined up and are focusing development towards that unannounced device.
I do think someone is working on this in their spare time though
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The Nexus line is the only true device they are supporting at this moment. You can find a list here with the devices that are/not on the official Ubuntu site.
I doubt we're going to be seeing another Ubuntu Edge coming out. That failed unfortunately but ti was a good project.
codemonkey98 said:
The Nexus line is the only true device they are supporting at this moment. You can find a list here with the devices that are/not on the official Ubuntu site.
I doubt we're going to be seeing another Ubuntu Edge coming out. That failed unfortunately but ti was a good project.
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Maybe you missed the news: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57615107-94/ubuntu-touch-os-wins-its-first-smartphone-partner/
Slinkwyde said:
Maybe you missed the news: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57615107-94/ubuntu-touch-os-wins-its-first-smartphone-partner/
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It is a business partner, so I'd assume that business partner is making the devices. Ubuntu Edge was supposed to be the team's first device with Ubuntu, but that KicKStarter project failed. But thanks for giving me that information. I personally haven' been following the foot steps of the development of Ubuntu Touch OS in awhile.
I'm thinking this may be the issue:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/DualB...phone_calls_to_work_in_Ubuntu_and_Android_4.4
The radio image shipped with Android 4.4 is reused on the Ubuntu side to make phone calls or use WiFi or sound, and it is not yet supported in Ubuntu.
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If the radio currently isn't supported, we would kind of be SOL even with it booted up. They mention a fix, but that requires using a 4.3 radio, something not available to us.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49168595&postcount=34
I think I'll just drop that there.
I think that sums it up.
EDIT (13/01/2013 - 16:33):
According to OMGUbuntu! (http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/01/ubuntu-touch-wont-support-nexus-5-will-drop-support-nexus-7-10) there will be NO official support for the Nexus 5. Though considering how awesome XDA is, I doubt that will put the determined off. Here's to an unofficial Nexus 5 ROM with convergence included!
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I think I'll just drop that there.
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I definitely think that sums it up, Shiggity.
I too have recently grabbed a Nexus 5. I really look forward to when we get a ROM for it because I really want to try it out. I think through patience I will be rewarded.
According to the irc channel, it's being developed.
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